Salary Distribution
See how QA Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$70,000$93,625$115,800$148,500$176,600
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most QA Engineers earn between $93,625 and $148,500. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $176,600 or more.
QA Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
108 jobsMedian$107,500
Range$77,500 - $130,000
San Diego
28 jobsMedian$132,500
Range$111,300 - $152,000
New York
18 jobsMedian$132,500
Range$110,000 - $162,769
Santa Clara
18 jobsMedian$168,000
Range$138,735 - $219,125
US
15 jobsMedian$109,500
Range$93,500 - $134,492
Cupertino
15 jobsMedian$200,200
Range$141,850 - $209,750
Austin
14 jobsMedian$127,000
Range$106,000 - $141,800
Colorado Springs
13 jobsMedian$126,500
Range$109,000 - $135,000
San Francisco
13 jobsMedian$157,500
Range$130,000 - $202,517
Huntsville
12 jobsMedian$141,950
Range$92,500 - $151,000
Sunnyvale
12 jobsMedian$175,550
Range$153,500 - $195,000
San Jose
11 jobsMedian$162,000
Range$135,200 - $173,655
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